Be realistic on historical problems

Comments on “The indispensable incarnation”, see The Economist, 6/01/2011, http://www.economist.com/node/17851411

The Economist is seemingly very naive, or trying to be naive on this issue.

Dalai Lama is not simply himself. The people surrounding him all have an influence on him and on the negotiations with China.

I have heard that China was serious at stages in negotiating with his representatives, but they probably demanded far too much than what the Dalai Lama publicly states what his stance is on autonomy.

For example, is that right or even feasible to have all Chinese move out of the greater Tibet his representatives demanded? Why should they be forced to move out?

If that demand is justified, then most Americans might need to be forced out from the US if the same justice were to be applied there.

Is that acceptable nowadays?

There have been international migrations and population compositions always change from time to time.

It is not always possible to say clearly which lands belong to which.

One has to be realistic and practical on difficult issues.